Spicy Buldak Chicken Noodles
Chewy ramen tossed with tender chicken in a fiery gochujang-butter sauce that coats every bite. Crispy on the edges, spicy all the way through—addictive in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 10 oz chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 7 oz instant ramen noodles (2 packs)
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped (plus sesame seeds for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large skillet over high heat. Add ramen noodles, stir, and cook until just tender, ~3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Return the skillet to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp butter and chicken pieces. Cook, stirring, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic to the chicken and stir until fragrant, ~30 seconds.
- 4
Stir in gochujang, remaining 1 tbsp butter, and honey. Mix until sauce coats the chicken, ~1 minute.
- 5
Return cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss vigorously until every strand is coated and edges start to crisp, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Divide between bowls. Top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- spoon or wooden spoon
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
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